There are nearly endless options available to consumers experiencing pest problems. What many don’t realize is that this can be equal parts blessing and curse. While many options may mean the ultimate power of choice as a consumer, it also leaves a lot of responsibility on the shoulders of homeowners. The responsibility of research, cost analysis,...

You will not see bed bugs living on your body. Unlike lice and the mites that cause scabies, bed bugs do not live on humans. Bed bugs come out of hiding to feed on human blood in order to survive, and the feeding lasts about 4 to 12 minutes. After a bedbug feeds, it returns to its hiding place.The first time you are bitten, the bites may not itch...

Despite their young age, newly hatched bed bugs can survive for at least a few weeks without feeding. Adult bed bugs can survive for about five months without a blood meal.

After positively confirming the presence of bed bugs, your next question will undoubtedly be "how do I get rid of bed bugs" or "how can I get rid of bed bugs quickly." Unfortunately, the answer is not so simple, and it depends on where you live. For example, if you live in a detached home, your chances of completely removing bed bugs are much...

Throughout 2014, Chicago was often on the news for reports of widespread bed bug infestations in everything from public transportation to office buildings to public institutions such as schools, libraries and movie theaters. Now, in a nationally published list, Chicago has received the dubious distinction of being listed as the country’s top bed...